Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, named after the Great Salt Lake due to its proximity, is the major urban area of the Great Basin in Utah. Founded by Mormons and in the surrounded by many geographical wonders, the city offers visitors great architecture and outdoors activities. These are the top 10 places to visit in Salt Lake City, Utah:

 

Great Salt Lake

East of the city, and 22 minutes away from the great urban area, is located a Lake seven times saltier than the ocean; thus the name. Besides the amazing energy of this body of water, the state park offers boat slips a magnificent view and camping possibilities.

 

Hogle Zoo

Established in 1931, today it has over 800 animals in 42 acres. Visitors will actually have the opportunity to interact closely and feed some of their most popular animals. There is something for everyone including the youngest ones.

Cathedral of the Madeleine

Completed in 1909, the Cathedral is a catholic church with both Neo-Romanesque and Neo-Gothic designs. Guided tours are offered weekly; however, it is also opened to the public for masses and self guided tours.

 

The Leonardo

A museum honoring the life, vision and work of one of the most fascinating people in the history of humankind. The museum not only shows what he did, but encourages visitors to stimulate their curiosity, and ask and find answers to their own questions just like Leonardo did.

 

Ski City

Weather and location make of the place a paradise for winter sports lovers. With 9 ski resorts, the city already hosted the 2002 winter Olympic Games. Provisioned with the main things you are going to need for the experience, you can actually travel light, rent there and enjoy the energy of the white peaks and thrill of the descent.

 

Utah State Capitol

Downtown and heart of the political Utah scenario, the State Capitol is the building that houses the offices of the ones that direct the state. Built in 1916 it is a wonderful architectural piece that can be visited in guided tours.

 

Antelope Island State Park

Located south of the Great Salt Lake, the 28,800 acre park has abundant life and one of the greatest population of free roaming bison. Hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, the possibilities to discover the place and its inhabitants are many.

 

Clark Planetarium

Located downtown, the place has plenty of exhibits that would show you how the understandings that we give for granted happened. Its wonderful domo also lets you explore the universe in ways you never thought possible.

 

Salt Lake Tabernacle

Built in 1867, housed meetings for the LDS church until due to its demand, a larger one was built. The older tabernacle hosts now the Mormon Choir. The place, in addition to its architectural relevance, holds many musical events.

 

Red Butte Garden

With over 100 acres, this botanical garden is operated by Utah University. Open all year round it is a paradise that holds a wide range of species, but also holds artistic events like painting exhibits, concerts, and some personal events.